Product classification
HS code for Tripod: 9620.00
Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles.
Classification of tripod under HS 9620.00
Tripods are classified under HS code 9620.00. This code was specifically created to harmonize the classification of monopods, bipods, tripods, and similar articles. Prior to the introduction of this heading, these items were often classified based on their constituent material (such as aluminum under Chapter 76 or carbon fiber under Chapter 68) or based on the specific apparatus they were designed to support (such as photographic equipment in Chapter 90). The creation of 9620.00 simplified this by grouping all such supports into a single, use-based heading. This code applies regardless of whether the tripod is intended for a camera, a telescope, a transit level, or even a heavy machine gun, provided it functions as a support stand. The classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule 1, as the heading text explicitly names these articles.
- Covers
- Camera tripods and monopods
- Telescope and binocular stands
- Surveying equipment tripods
- Carbon fiber, aluminum, and plastic support stands
- Bipods for firearms or measuring instruments
- Also under 9620.00
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced Tripod
- Joby GorillaPod
- Vanguard VEO 3GO
- Harris Bipod
- Peak Design Travel Tripod
Codes often confused with 9620.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9006.91, which covers parts and accessories for cameras. While a tripod is an accessory, heading 9620.00 takes precedence because it is more specific. Another error is classifying tripods by material, such as 7326.90 for steel articles or 7616.99 for aluminum articles. Since the 2017 HS nomenclature update, these material-based codes are incorrect for tripods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 962000 (the code used for tripod), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 962000 (the code used for tripod) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.8% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 962000, not only tripod.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $635M 59% of world exports
- 2 Germany $71M 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Italy $61M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $83M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $72M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $66M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $853M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for tripod
Brazil classifies tripod under NCM 9620.00.00: HS 9620.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tripod
What is the HS code for Tripod?
The HS code for Tripod is 962000 (Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles).
How do I classify Tripod for customs?
Tripod is classified under HS code 962000 — Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a camera tripod?
The HS code for a camera tripod is 9620.00, regardless of the material it is made from.
Does the HS code change for carbon fiber tripods?
No, carbon fiber tripods are classified under 9620.00, the same as aluminum or plastic versions, as the heading is material-neutral.
Which countries are the top exporters of tripod (HS 962000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 962000 (the code used for tripod) in UN Comtrade data were China ($635M, 59% of world exports), Germany ($71M) and Italy ($61M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of tripod (HS 962000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 962000 (the code used for tripod) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($83M, 9.8% of world imports), the Netherlands ($72M) and the United States ($66M). World imports came to about $853M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Tripod the same in all countries?
The base HS code 962000 for Tripod is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for tripod in Brazil?
In Brazil, tripod (HS 962000) is classified under NCM 9620.00.00.